what is 30% of $17now
Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given:
$17
Determine its 30%.
Solution:
In order to determine the percentage of the number, we must convert the percentage to decimal, then multiply the decimal to the number. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 30/100
=0.3
= (0.3)($17)
=$5.1
Final answer:
30% of $17 is $5.1.